The 30-Second Rule All Home Sellers Should Know

The Ames Group Real Estate Video Blog With Sue Langston-Ames

Buyers decide whether or not they want to purchase a home within the first 30 seconds of going into that property. I have a few 30-second tips to make your home appeal to buyers.

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The 30-second rule is something I tell all of my clients about when they’re planning to sell their home. What is the 30-second rule?
Research has found that buyers decide whether or not they want to purchase a home within the first 30 seconds of going into that property. What can you do to make your home more appealing to buyers? Put yourself in the buyer’s shoes.
Park your car in the driveway, not the garage, and walk up the sidewalk to your house. Do you see gaps in the sidewalk that could be a tripping hazard? If so, you need to fix that. If you have overgrown weeds pouring over to the sidewalk, pull them.

Put yourself in the buyer’s shoes.

As you approach your front door, check out the steps. Are there cracks in any of them? Is your doorbell clean? Don't forget to also check out your patio or porch. Is there a bird’s nest hanging over your patio? If so, get rid of the nest. If the birds made a mess on your porch, you need to power wash the porch. You can also power wash your front door. We can even lend you a power washer.
These are very simple things that people usually don’t think about when preparing their home for the market. These 30-second tips will make a big difference in how buyers will perceive your home.
If you have any other questions about getting your home ready for the market, give me a call or send me an email. I would be happy to help you!